Quiz about Environmental Science - Quiz 3

Question 1

Ecology deals with the household of nature while economics deals with the _____.

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household of man

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household of goods

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household of service

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all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of common resource?

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a national park

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a fireworks display

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a national defense

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iron ore

Question 3

The Tragedy of the Commons is a theory put forth by _____.

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Garret Hardin

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Adam Smith

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W.C. Clark

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C. Darwin

Question 4

What is the "Tragedy of the Commons"?

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All of the above

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It results from an inherent tension between collective and individual responsibility

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It can always be resolved through privatization and nationalization of the commons

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It is independent of the carrying capacity of the commons

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Common property

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Refers to goods owned by society at large and freely used by anyone

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Is owned by specific people

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Is inexhaustible

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Refers strictly to lands resources

Question 6

For a project to qualify on cost-benefit grounds _____

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benefits must exceed costs

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cost must exceed benefits

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benefits equal exceed costs

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costs must at least exceed benefits

Question 7

Why is discounting important in cost-benefit models?

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People care about the present more & prefer to receive benefits earlier.

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People care about the present more & prefer to receive benefits later.

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People care less about the present & prefer to receive benefits later.

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People care more about the future and prefer to receive later.

Question 8

A cost-benefit analysis is a(n)

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comparison between what is sacrificed and gained by a specific action.

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study of the factors that influence that influence decisions of buyers and sellers.

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economy in which the government decides what is made.

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equilibrium between a product's supply and its demand.

Question 9

A protective layer of atmosphere surrounding the Earth.

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Ozone

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Sun spots

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Moon glow

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Aurora Borealis

Question 10

In making environmental policies, government interacts with ______.

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all of the above

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organizations

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businesses

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citizens

Question 11

All economies depend on the environment.

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True

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False

Question 12

_____________________________ is the Law that rules our economy

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supply and demand

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supply and resource

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Consumer benefits

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consumer and supply

Question 13

All the things that must be considered about the environment when doing a cost benefit analysis are called ______.

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externalities

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internal variables

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consumer preferences

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ecosystem benefits

Question 14

In environmental economics pollution is an example of a/an

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externality

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normal cost of doing business

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environmental situation

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expected effect of a factory

Question 15

A major externality is the amount of ______________________ in the atmosphere

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carbon dioxide

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oxygen

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water vapor

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ash particles

Question 16

Setting ______________________ on environmental services would allow people to better perform a cost benefit analysis

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values

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controls

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limits

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regulations

Question 17

Tragedy of the Commons is when ecosystems are _____.

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depleted because no one person owns them or cares for them

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people share the resource they use in common

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people band together to share resources

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people share resources equally

Question 18

One way for the government to help people choose to pollute less is _____.

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Add monetary incentives for using wind or solar power

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Developing fines for people who dont recycle

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limit the number of cars one person can own

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make gas cheaper

Question 19

One way government can motivate industries who are trying to cut pollution is _____.

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help them develop new technologies that cut pollution

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have expensive fines for polluting

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close down factories that pollute

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help them ship their factory overseas

Question 20

A process that decision makers go through to compare what they will sacrifice and what they will gain by a specific action.

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cost-benefit analysis

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non-market value

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market failure

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Burger King full meal deal

Question 21

"Tragedy of The Commons" also relates to people putting harmful products into our waterways."

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False

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True

Question 22

The government offering companies a tax break if they use green alternatives is one way to help limit greenhouse gas emissions .

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True

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False

Question 23

Which of the following quotes seems to be taken directly from the tragedy of the commons (Nature 1968)?

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'The rationale herdsman concludes that the only sensible course for him to pursue is to add another animal to his herd. And another, and another...Therein is the tragedy"

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"Among the savage nations of hunters and fishers, every individual who is able to work is more or less employed in useful labor, and endeavors to provide....the necessaries and conveniences of life, for himself, and such of his family or tribe"

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"There is one and only one social responsibility of business - to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it...engages in open and free competition without deception or fraud"

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"There's no cause for alarm. I chopped down one tree. I am doing no harm. This thing is a thneed ...that everyone needs"

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

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Passing laws to prevent overharvesting

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Improving literacy among urban populations

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Inventing stronger antibiotics

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Raising taxes for large corporations

Question 25

What do we mean when we refer to "commons" in environmental science?

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shared resources

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shared values

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shared personalities

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shared classes

Question 26

The tragedy of the commons can be prevented by

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establishing property rights

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establishing loose laws of enforcement

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establishing lack of management

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establishing more freedom of choice

Question 27

As populations grow, the tragedy of the commons will become more of a problem?

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True

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False

Question 28

What can be done to solve problems related to the tragedy of the commons?

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All of the above

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Privatization

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Regulations, restrictions and quotas

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Public education

Question 29

Driving a car on crowded highway produces

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a negative externality.

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a positive externality.

Question 30

Apartment dwellers who buy fire alarms or fire extinguishers generate a

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a positive externality.

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a negative externality.

Question 31

A negative externality results due to firms

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not paying the full cost of production.

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being very, very , bad.

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firms internalizing production costs.

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firms not realizing they are polluting.

Question 32

Which is the odd one out?

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Decline in community cohesion.

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Destruction of habitats.

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Increase in toxicity of air.

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Ozone depletion.

Question 33

It often results in a categorization of the project and from this a decision is made on whether or not a full EIA is to be carried out.

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Screening

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Scoping

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Prediction/Mitigation

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Management

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Audit

Question 34

The various phases of implementation of the project are monitored.

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Management

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Screening

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Scoping

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Prediction/Mitigation

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Audit

Question 35

Studies follow scoping and are carried out in parallel with feasibility studies.

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Prediction/Mitigation

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Screening

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Scoping

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Management

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Audit

Question 36

The process of determining which are the most critical issues to study and will involve community participation to some degree. It is at this early stage that EIA can most strongly influence the outline proposal.

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Scoping

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Screening

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Prediction/Mitigation

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Management

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Audit

Question 37

It is carried out sometime after implementation. It serves a useful feedback and learning function.

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Audit

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Screening

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Scoping

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Prediction/Mitigation

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Management

Question 38

What is an Environmental Management System?

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A voluntary instrument that allows managing the environmental aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.

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A mandatory instrument that allows managing the economic aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.

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A mandatory instrument that allows managing the environmental aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.

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A voluntary instrument that allows managing the economic aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.

Question 39

Which is the motivation for implementing an EMS?

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All of the choices

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Legal

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Economic

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Public image

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Work environment

Question 40

To implement an EMS it is important to:

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Establish and maintain communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

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Establish and maintain communication only with internal stakeholders.

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Provide the minimum resources to partially achieve established goals.

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Encourage customers to implement an EMS.

Question 41

ISO 140001:2015 regulations scope is:

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International

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National

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Local

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Political

Question 42

Which is the first step when implementing Environmental Management Systems?

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Plan

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Act

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Check

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Do

Question 43

What action is part of the "Plan" step?

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Identify and evaluate the environmental aspects

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Track and measure the environmental impacts

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Identify training needs

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Redefine goals and modify the documentation

Question 44

What action is part of the "Act" step?

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Redefine goals and modify the documentation

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Identify and evaluate the environmental aspects

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Establish specific goals and milestones

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Identify training needs

Question 45

"Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization's activities, products, or services."

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Environmental Impact

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Environmental Prospect

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Environmental Aspect

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Environmental Compact

Question 46

The correct order of EMS model.

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Plan, Do, Check, Act

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Seek, Do, Check, Plan

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Plan, Check, Do, Act

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Plan, Act, Do, Check

Question 47

Which bureau in DENR issues the Environmental Compliance certificate and provides research and laboratory services?

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Environmental Management Bureau

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Land Management Bureau

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Mine and Geosciences Bureau

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Biodiversity Management Bureau

Question 48

What R.A is Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

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RA 9003

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RA 9001

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RA 9002

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RA 9004

Question 49

R.A. 8749 stands for?

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Clean Air Act of 1999

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Clean Air Act of 1996

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Clean Air Act of 1997

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Clean Air Act of 1998

Question 50

This happens when a scientists determine the amount of dose a person was exposed to a particular chemical

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Response Assessment

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Exposure Assessment

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Hazard Identification

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Risk Characterization

Question 51

It involves reducing the flow of heat trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, either by reducing sources of these gases.

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Mitigation

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Adaptation

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Anticipation

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Awareness

Question 52

Part of water quality monitoring:

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All of the choices are correct.

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Total coliform bacteria

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Temperature

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Turbidity

Question 53

Which of the following statements is true about the Air Quality Index?

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It predicts ozone levels in your area.

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It indicates the colour of the air.

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It determines the intensity of sound and sound pollution.

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It estimates air pollution mainly sulphur content in the air.

Question 54

Which of the following is not an environmental problem?

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Afforestation

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Genetic modification of food

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Acid Rain

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Loss of Biodiversity

Question 55

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

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They can help you eliminate risks and input control measures

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Enable you to create a learning environment

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Allow you to create safety rules and routines

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None of the above

Question 56

From the following options, what is the best way to control hazards in the workplace?

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Eliminate the hazard completely from the workplace

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Replace the hazard for a less risky option

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Use personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Have rules to help people avoid hurting themselves

Question 57

Which of the following is not an example of Areas sources of pollution?

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emission of gases due to burning of waste

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emission for sulfur dioxide or particulate matter industrial boilers, thermal plants, incinerators, and smelling furnaces.

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emission for sulfur dioxide or particulate matter from motor vehicles

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